Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- Kantipur Media Group chair Kailash Sirohiya said a conscious society is built on accurate information, debate and dialogue, highlighting the need for sustained public engagement amid growing political and economic uncertainty.

Speaking at the opening of the fifth edition of the Kantipur Conclave in Kathmandu on Monday, Sirohiya said KMG has consistently promoted platforms for discussion on issues of national importance alongside its daily journalism.

"The distinctive feature of the Kantipur Conclave is that it brings national, regional and international concerns together on a single platform, with Nepal at the centre," he said. "We believe there must be an inclusive public debate on shared concerns. Reaching the fif...